Music Victoria

28/05/2026

What an incredible two days at the Music Data & Insights Summit.

Huge congratulations to the VMDO team for delivering such a thoughtful and genuinely important event for our industry.

Bringing together music professionals and researchers from across Australia and overseas, the Summit created space for the big conversations shaping the future of music, culminating in the launch of The Bass Line, Music Australia’s game-changing new data report, marking a significant moment for evidence-based policy, advocacy and industry development in Australia.

One of the most powerful takeaways across the two days was the reminder that good data helps us tell better stories, make stronger decisions and advocate more effectively for the people who make music happen.

A huge thank you to all speakers, delegates and partners who contributed so generously to the conversations.

And most importantly, congratulations again to the VMDO team. The scale of work behind an event like this is enormous and you delivered something the Victorian and national music industry are incredibly proud of.

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22/05/2026

With ALWAYS LIVE heading to Bendigo, we thought it was the perfect time for Music Victoria to jump on the train to Bendigo too.

Join us for the Music Victoria Meet Up: Bendigo - a casual gathering for the local music community to connect, share ideas and build relationships across the region.

Meet your local music creatives, build new relationships and stay engaged with your local music community.

We know strong music scenes are built from the ground up, and regional communities are a vital part of Victoria’s music story.

Whether you're an artist, venue, promoter, manager, crew member, industry worker or passionate music supporter, come along and be part of the conversation.

📍 Black Swan Hotel Bendigo, 117/119 McCrae St, Bendigo
📅 Saturday 30 May 2026
⏰ 11am–12.30pm

Tag a friend based in Bendigo who might want to come down!

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/music-victoria-meet-up-bendigo

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22/05/2026

May's grants board has just landed 📝

Music Victoria members can access the full list of grants and opportunities via musicvictoriamembers.com.au.

21/05/2026

Applications for Monash University Performing Arts Centres' 2027 Commissioning Program are open until Friday 29 May.

The program supports artists to explore ideas, take creative risks, and shape work in collaboration with Monash University researchers.

More information can be found at

At MPAC we believe that we can provide opportunities that empower both artists and experts from all fields. By linking them together we can generate new art works, new ways of communicating ideas and new thought paradigms.We support new works with our resources, venues, and personnel.

15/05/2026

Huge congratulations to all the Victorian nominees recognised in this year’s AIR Awards.

Victoria continues to produce an extraordinary depth of independent artists, labels and music businesses shaping culture locally and globally. From grassroots venues and community radio through to independent labels, managers, publicists, festivals and touring teams - these nominations are a reflection of the strength of the entire independent music ecosystem.

A big thank you the Australian Independent Record Labels Association and the AIR Awards for continuing to champion and celebrate Australia’s independent music community and the people who make it the powerhouse sector.

Music Victoria wishes all the nominees the very best for the awards.

14/05/2026

Are you a champion of music outside of metro Melbourne? If so, we want to hear from you! 🫵

⏰ Applications for our Regional & Outer Metro Roundtable close 5pm, Wednesday 20 May 2026

For more information visit: https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/roundtables/victorian-regional-and-outer-metropolitan-music-roundtable/

08/05/2026

Thank you to The Music for their coverage of our State Budget response.

Following a disappointing year, the Victorian music community was eagerly awaiting the arrival of the state Budget this week.

Read more at The Music: https://themusic.com.au/industry/artists-must-be-at-the-centre-music-industry-responds-to-victorian-budget/E9qpBwYJCAs/07-05-26

08/05/2026

Applications are open now for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2026/27 First Nations Artist Residency until 6pm, Tuesday 19 May.

The First Nations Artist Residency program is an artistic and professional development initiative presented in partnership between the Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF), the Australian Art Orchestra (AAO) and Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation.

The program will support the career development of a First Nations musician with a practice in jazz, improvisation, singer-songwriter music, hip-hop, soul, or contemporary art music and its composition.

For more information visit

Applications are now open for our 2026 First Nations Artist Residency program.

07/05/2026

Congratulations to Eliza Hull on receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia in recognition of her incredible contribution to music, representation, access and inclusion.

We applaud Eliza’s ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible music industry, and the impact she has had, and will continue to have, across the Victorian music community and beyond.

Eliza is a former Music Victoria Board member and a current member of our Artist Roundtable where her insight, advocacy and leadership continue to help shape important conversations across the sector.

Congratulations Eliza. We are so proud of you and this well-deserved recognition.

06/05/2026

Read our full statement here: https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/music-victoria-victorian-budget-2026-response/